Doctor of Literature Awarded to A. B. Macdonald
The renowned Kansas City Star writer A. B. Macdonald, visiting Amarillo for several days, has received a Doctor of Literature degree at Park College Missouri. He expresses a preference for Amarillo above other cities in the United States.
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The Banquet Speaker’s Illusion on Leadership
Edgar A. Guest recalls a banquet where a gifted speaker charms Big business men with grand talk yet fails to secure any job. financiers praise the rhetoric while the next day business proceeds as usual, proving busy men enjoy a momentary diversion rather than lasting change.
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Edgar A. Guest
FLIERS CONTINUE ACROSS ATLANTIC TO MOSCOW FLIGHT
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty pressed eastward toward Moscow after landing in Chester England. They refueled Winnie Ma c and sought to avoid rain as weather warnings loomed. News from Oklahoma City and Abilene tied their voyage to family and West Texas roots.
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Oklahoma City
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Harold Gatty
England
Gordon Post
Berlin
Abilene
Texas
West Texas
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May Laine Post
William Post
Caps
This County
May Laine
Texas and Pacific rail line plan faces partial approval
The Texas and Pacific proposal to build about 333 miles of new rail lines drew mixed judgments. The examiner backed construction from Big Spring to Brownfield and from Lubbock Junction to Lubbock, while disallowing the segment from Dimmitt to Amarillo and a northern stretch. Amarillo Chamber official expects an appeal to seek full 333 miles.
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Big Spring
Brownwood
Brownfield
Lubbock Junction
Lubbock
Amarillo
Panhandle
Texas and Pacific
2A Point
Vega
Dimmitt
Texas& Pacific
J. Colé
Weather and Wheat Worries Hit Southwest Farmers
Farmers rush to market as drought and high prices squeeze cash flow. Experts expect wheat to rise after the current supply clears, while some advise storing grain. The community anticipates a busy Fourth of July in Clarendon with a large celebration planned, including a barbecue, rodeo, and music.
Fourth of July Picnic Tickets On Sale At Harding Ranch
Tickets for the Panhandle Fourth of July celebration at Harding's Ranch went on sale Tuesday. Organizers from Crippled Children's Council expect 15 000 or more attendees and offer adult tickets at 59 cents and children's tickets at 25 cents. Camping privileges for the weekend are included.
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Harding
Crippled Children’s Council
Panhandle
Levy's Clothing Store
Moore-Poston's
White & Kirk’s
J. Cc. Paschall
Suicide Notes From New York Letter Writer
A June 2 postmarked letter from 12 St Luke's Place New York City reveals a writer’s intent to end life. The undated missive addressed to STARR details despair drugs and alcohol as coping, expressing hope for peace and no further bother.
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Starr
St. Luke’s Place
New York City
Water wells deliver high output under city contract
A water project reports 950 gallons per minute from the first well and 1000 gallons per minute from a second, connected Sunday. The McDonald contract covers land with five wells, each rated at one million gallons per 24 hours for 30 days, at a price of $125,000.
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McDonald
Railroads Need Funds to Preserve Wages and Service
An editorial argues that granting railroads more money prevents wage cuts and service reductions, noting railroads must have cash to meet bills. It promotes Amazone Water as a health drink with a customer contact, phone 20077.
Walter Norton Held On Liquor Charge
Walter Norton was arrested after a raid on a San Jacinto Heights home led by Potter County constable Howard Elliott and deputies John Williams and John Odom. A 15 gallon whiskey still and liquor paraphernalia were seized. Norton posted a 750 dollar bond and was released to await grand jury action.
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Walter Norton
Howard Elliott
Potter County
John Williams
John Odom
San Jacinto Heights
Norton
Stit
Coat Lost After Chevrolet Ride Near Friona
A Chevrolet truck ride on June 14 near Friona ended with a missing dress coat and vest believed lost by a son and his friend during a haying outing.
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Doat
Friona
Amarillo Hosts Texas Tax Officials Meeting
Roy Law of Cameron opened the morning session as Amarillo showcases West Texas hospitality. Speakers include Rube M. Hanks of San Angelo and R. G. LeClerc, Beaumont, with planned tours to the U S Helium plant and events at Capitol Hotel and the Herring.
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West Texas
Roy Law
Cameron
Ira F. Key
Polk Street Methodist Church
Rube M. Hanks
San Angelo
George H. Sheppard
R. G. LeClerc
Beaumont
Earl Hughes
Abilene
R. D. Richey
el Paso
J. R Williams
Austin
U. S
Capitol Hotel
Amarillo Eyes City Owned Garbage Disposal Plan
City manager Bill Durham advocates a city run system to cut costs by 25 to 30 percent and avoid contractor prejudice. Amarillo officials plan a new dump site near Thompson Park after completing Thompson pool, with S B Archer and C W Carson Jr offering a site one mile east of the park.
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Durham
Texas Association of Sanitarians
Amarillo
Sanitarians
Thompson Pool
Thompson Park
City Section Park
S. B. Archer
C. W. Carson, Jr
Oklahoma oil commission drafts proration order with seeks rise
The commission plans a proration order drafted June 29 to boost Oklahoma wells flow. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co asked to raise its limit from 41 wells to 12,500 barrels daily and to favor producers in siliceous lime areas amid water encroachment. Oklahoma City field produced 199,351 barrels from 92 wells yesterday with pipelines taking 210,476 barrels.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
Commission
Oklahoma City
France Consents To One Year Waiver Of War Debts
France agrees to suspend for one year annuities totaling 1 634 000 000 francs and to pay 2 775 000 000 francs into the Basle bank for international settlement. The Basle bank will direct credits to Germany and eastern European states in need of aid. Calcutta receives its first Europe mail.
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France
Bank For International Settlements
Basle
Oil Well Fire Draws Crowds Near Kilgore
Hundreds of spectators gathered as the oil well spurted flames 200 feet high and burned about 1000 barrels per hour. Nearby residents were ordered to evacuate while efforts planned to smother the fire with steam and later nitroglycerin shots. Kinley brothers of Tulsa expected to assist, with Guy J. Stumpff coordinating efforts at the Kilgore site.
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Guy J. Stumpff
Kilgore
Kinley Brothers
Tulsa
Okla
Stumpff
Funeral for A. A. Snideman Here Today
A. A. Snideman, also listed as Arthur A. Brideman, 57, died at his home on Bonham Street Tuesday afternoon. A short funeral service was held at 8:30 p.m. at Griggs Funeral Chapel and the body sent to Clay Center for burial. Rev. G L Yates of First Baptist Church officiated. Survived by his widow and a young son Walter.
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Bonham Street
Griggs Funeral Chapel
Clay Center
G. L. Yates
First Baptist Church
Mr. Snideman
Walter
Funeral for Baby Boy Don William Brott Held
Funeral services for Don William Brott nine year old son of Mr and Mrs C W Brott of 1008 Western Avenue were held yesterday afternoon at Griggs Funeral Chapel. Dr R Thompson conducted the rites. The boy drowned Sunday while wading in a stream in Box Canyon.
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C. W. Brott
Western Avenue
Griggs Funeral Chapel
R. Thompson
Box Canyon
Local Incorporations Reported in Texas and Port Arthur
In Austin on June 24 chartered ed McMurrey and Fair Tyler form a company with capital stock of 50000 dollars, incorporators R W Fair James McMurrey and Mar tir Fair. Saint Paul Benevolent Assns Port Arthur lists no capital stock with incorporators H L Gildersleeve Rev A Gray and E B Gildersleeve.
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R. W. Fair
Jim
McMurrey
Martir Fair
Saint Paul Benevolent Assns
Port Arthur
H. L. Gildersleeve
Rev. A. Gray
E. B. Gildersleeve
Market summary from Kansas City Fort Worth New Orleans
Trading data across Kansas City Fort Worth and New Orleans markets show hog and cattle price levels, top bids, and movements. Hogs steady to lower with top near 7.60 in Fort Worth, cattle varied with steers around 4.10 to 5.76, and New Orleans Cotton advanced after a volatile morning amid debt talks and French outlook.
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Clarendon Prepares Major Fourth of July Celebration
Clarendon plans a two day Fourth of July festival beginning July 3 featuring rodeo square dancing junk car races old fiddlers contest baseball free barbecue and fireworks. The Clarendon band touring the Panhandle promotes the event with a 20 car caravan visiting Goodnight Claude Amarillo Panhandle Pampa White Deer Groom and nearby towns.
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News-Globe
Clarendon
Plains
C. J. Douglas
Chamber of Commerce
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Clarsnes
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Goodnight
Claude
Pampa
White Deer
Groom
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Jack Jones
H. Milkey
Ben Ardis
Lee Holland
Frank White, Jr
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H. Tomb
Ll. B. Stephenson
C. Stewart
R. 8. Moss
D. B. Pope
Lee Muse
Clyde Taylor
Ed Speed
T. D. Nored
C. L. Benson
Frank Whitlock
B. C. Autrabus
G. L. Boykin
Clarendon Chamber of Commerce
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